alexander wallgren

* Provided critical site security for other Government Agencies (OGA) and high value targets in the Green Zone/International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq. * Assigned to a Personal Security Detail for senior officers and officials in and around Baghdad, Iraq. * Conducted convoy security operations on hostile supply routes and patrolled supply routes around Baghdad, Taji and Balad while conducting law and order operations. * Attached to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in order to support the operational environment in and around Baghdad. * Set up checkpoints in the Baghdad area of operations to check for and seize weapons and other contraband from anti-American forces.

* Conducted retirement, welcome, and recognition ceremonies in the Military District of Washington in support of the White House and Pentagon. * Maintained tactical proficiency through extensive training in battle drills with an emphasis on urban operations. * Trained for contingency operations protecting the District of Columbia and trained and mentored incoming soldiers as part of the regimental orientation program while serving as a member of the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard). * Set up ceremonies commemorating events including Memorial and Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery.

* Led an infantry team of five soldiers in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishment of the mission. * Received combat orders, directing deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, retrograde operations. * Directs a fire team during a movement to contact, reconnaissance, and security, an attack, defense, situational training exercises, and all dismounted battle drills. * Conducted reconnaissance and combat patrols in the Dora district of Baghdad, performing raids to apprehend anti-Iraqi forces in the Dora and Abu Dischir districts of Baghdad. * Assisted in the training of the Iraqi 4th Public Order Brigade and Iraqi Wolf Brigade. * Led private security details for senior officers in and around Baghdad, Iraq.

Activities and Societies: Student Combat Veterans, University of Phoenix